172 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (92%).
r/sun Traffic & Engagement r/sun Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/sun Most Active Times When r/sun Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/sun Flair Performance r/sun Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 69 (40.8%) | 24 |
| Sunrise | 48 (28.4%) | 56 |
| Solar Photography | 27 (16.0%) | 43 |
| Question | 8 (4.7%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 7 (4.1%) | 2 |
| Solar Eclipse | 4 (2.4%) | 47 |
| News / Article | 3 (1.8%) | 1 |
| Sunspot | 3 (1.8%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sun Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sun
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sunset | 37 (21.5%) | 27 | 4 |
| sun | 35 (20.4%) | 9 | 3 |
| sunrise | 24 (13.9%) | 64 | 4 |
| morning | 11 (6.4%) | 91 | 4 |
r/sun Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sun
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/sun Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sun
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Spectacular colors
Sunrise today, Ireland
Sunrise in Kansas
Sunrise 🌞
Good morning everyone.
Unedited Sunset, incredible colors
Sunset shots
Sunrise through the windshield this morning
Chill morning
Chill morning
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectacular colors | 836 | 19 | image | Sep 20 |
| Sunrise today, Ireland | 335 | 8 | image | Sep 29 |
| Sunrise in Kansas | 317 | 5 | image | Sep 13 |
| Sunrise 🌞 | 294 | 10 | image | Sep 25 |
| Good morning everyone. | 279 | 5 | image | Sep 16 |
| Unedited Sunset, incredible colors | 252 | 7 | image | Sep 19 |
| Sunset shots | 237 | 6 | image | Sep 13 |
| Sunrise through the windshield this morning | 219 | 7 | image | Sep 11 |
| Chill morning | 210 | 4 | image | Sep 28 |
| Chill morning | 200 | 6 | image | Sep 3 |
r/sun Audience Overlap r/sun Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/sun FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sun
What's the best time to post on r/sun?
Based on posting volume, r/sun is most active on Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sun?
r/sun averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sun get?
Posts on r/sun average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sun get most?
On r/sun, most posts are image posts (92%)